US Bridges

Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NE JCT US 150 · Structure no. 115C00053N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCroakes Station RD
CrossesParker Run Creek
Location1.4 MI NE JCT US 150
RouteCounty Highway 1338
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77583, -85.33
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2022)
Projected traffic214 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Croakes Station RD over Parker Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.